Question

day 1
the 29 - day cycle of the moons phases begins with the new moon. each night after the new moon, more of the moon appears lighted. this part of the cycle is called waxing. when all of the moons lighted side faces earth, it is called the full moon. as the moon cycle continues, we see less of the moon. this is called waning.

1. in which phase of the moons cycle will you see more of the lit moon? ________
2. write antonyms for each word.

waning ________
waxing ________

1. which phase is it when all of the moons lighted side faces earth? ________

Explanation:

1. During the waxing phase, more of the moon appears lighted as per the description.
2. The opposite of "waning" (seeing less of the moon) is "waxing" (seeing more of the moon), and vice - versa.
3. When all of the moon's lighted side faces Earth, it is the full - moon phase.

Answer:

1. Waxing
2. Waxing; Waning
3. Full moon